Alphadol 0.25mcg Tablet

Short Description

Alphadol 0.25mcg Tablet is a supplement used for the treatment of Vitamin D deficiency. It is used to maintain normal calcium levels within the body. It also helps to strengthen the weak bones caused due to lack of Vitamin D.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Alphadol 0.25mcg Tablet is a vitamin D-hormone analog that gets activated in the body with the help of liver enzymes. It gets converted into the active form of vitamin D3 (calcitriol) that helps in strengthening the bones and also regulates other functioning of the body. It should be used as directed by your doctor. The medicine should not be stopped without the advice of the doctor. It is to be swallowed as a whole. It should not be chewed or crushed. This medicine is to be taken with food. The side effects of Alphadol 0.25mcg Tablet include rashes, high levels of calcium in the blood, high levels of phosphate in the blood, itching, and abdominal pain. This medicine is not advised if you have hypercalcemia (increased levels of calcium in the blood) or calcification (high levels of calcium in body tissues). After taking this medicine, it is advised to go for regular blood tests to check the levels of calcium and phosphate in the blood. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding. It is not advised to consume alcohol after taking this medicine. In patients with kidney and liver disorders, dose adjustment may be required. Discussed with your doctor.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Alphadol 0.25mcg Tablet is to be taken with food.

Side Effects

rashes high levels of calcium in the blood high levels of phosphate in the blood itching abdominal pain

Alcohol Warning

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Alphadol 0.25mcg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Breastfeeding Warning

Alphadol 0.25mcg Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.

Pregnancy Warning

Alphadol 0.25mcg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Interacting Medicines

Orlistat

Alphadol 0.25mcg Tablet is a Vitamin D-hormone analog that gets activated in the body with the help of liver enzymes. It gets converted into the active form of vitamin D3 (calcitriol) that helps in strengthening the bones and also regulates the other functioning of the body.

Take it as per dose and duration suggested by the doctor. Do not take Alphadol 0.25mcg Tablet if you know you have a condition called hypercalcemia (increased calcium level in blood) or calcification (high levels of calcium in body tissues). You may be asked for regular blood tests to check the level of calcium and phosphate in the blood. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding. Inform your doctor if you notice a skin rash, swelling of face and breathing difficulty.